What are Donald Trump's Thanksgiving plans? Family, golfing and Mar-a-Lago's turkey dinner

President is continuing his longtime tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving at his private resort

Chris Riotta
New York
Thursday 22 November 2018 15:03 GMT
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Donald Trump has is spending Thanksgiving in Florida, golfing at his exclusive international club while staying at his membership-only resort — which typically features a 24-dish dinner to celebrate the holiday

Mar-a-Lago’s previous Thanksgiving dinner menus featured numerous Trump-branded options, including a three-layer Trump chocolate cake and the “Mr Trump Wedge Salad.”

The president flew to his private property in southern Florida shortly after performing the traditional “presidential pardon” — and a bit of political satire — for two turkeys named Peas and Carrots at the White House.

Mr Trump reportedly spent his morning at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach on Wednesday, playing a round with Jack Nicklaus and his family after arriving the night before to Mar-a-Lago.

The first family was expected to continue its tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving at the resort, with the president scheduled to remain in Florida throughout the weekend.

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Critics have complained about Mr Trump’s frequent visits to private properties owns, as well as the reportedly high security costs it takes to secure those facilities, typically funded by taxpayers.

Local officials have said his repeated visits have cost Palm Beach county taxpayers millions, with the federal government reimbursing the region over $3m to cover his trips last year.

Mr Trump has reportedly spent nearly one out of every four days at his golf properties since becoming president, and has spent between two to three months in total at Mar-a-Lago since assuming the White House.

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